NYC's Times Square is Jammed with History (and Tourists)

Tom Delgado shows you around Times Square in Manhattan, New York, talking about the history of this intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. He talks about Broadway theaters, the Robert Durst murders, the NY Times and other parts of history there. Shot by Stewie Vill.
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[@ericdudley4169]

My God bro, your knowledge of my hometown is unparalleled!

[@rfarebrother]

Never knew the difference between Broadway, off Broadway, and off off Broadway. The number of seats huh. Thanks bro.

[@guauo6414]

Dude u are the best. U deserve a PHD in NY history and geography. U r the best.

[@jcbyia4325]

Nothing like a new tomdnyc video 🔥

[@evancortez2]

That fake monk sound effect gives me the heebie jeebies - I'm glad this is the only video that has it

[@goodfellaB]

Tom, you’re a gift to us all! Keep it up

[@newyorkvisionary]

I got to tour the Paramount building extensively, such a cool building! Those clocks at the top are massive. Got to see them from the inside. One one of the upper floors they were redoing there was still stained glass in one of the windows that looked like it was from a church. Can’t imagine how old it was!

[@Mrbeahz1]

I really liked the Tuvan throat singing that you dubbed in when there was a "Monk Alert". Very clever.

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

I know, I agree with you 😂😂😂😂👍🏿👍

[@sethbottmusic780]

I just found your videos! I love them, Tom! And love your sense of humor! You were killing me by the end of the video with your "fake monk alert" spottings! lol

[@jennyv8339]

How many fake monks per sq mile?

[@richardporter154]

I work in Times Square and I appreciate all that you taught us today.

[@rugratjm]

Tom, just saw you in Billions!, Very Cool!

[@adrilyst5]

The show? Which episode ?

[@janicesanders9981]

So nice your subscribers are growing Tom...you deserve it..

[@guauo6414]

He is the best

[@constance480]

Love love love your videos! You need your own travel show.

[@eclecticsoul91]

Very informative videos. The views are great including you.

[@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad]

a great video, I long for the day I can get back to New York, thanks for another great tour

[@bobkish824]

Thanks for showing the old Paramount Theater! Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin used to sell out the Paramount back in the day, and lines would stretch around the block.

[@erickjerland1281]

I visited Times Square one month ago. I like the way it looks at night. NY is very exciting!

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

Glad that you're back Tom.

[@vondelpark8141]

Geweldig!

[@gibranward6945]

Great information 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@vjeff777]

Love your content and sense of humor dude. Top of the line lol #besttourguide

[@conniedelio]

Sensational as always, Tom. Stay well.

[@Justin-qf9ip]

Thumbnail: wocka wocka wocka wocka!!!

[@bethwood3250]

Love this! Been interested in seeing whatever happened to the old TRL studios! Ahh memories of after school(hs) music videos… Korn, Limp, etc 😅

[@patricksanders858]

He's talking about shipping captains setting their clocks accurately for safe travel on the open sea. This started in Greenwich, England where the Prime Meridian was also based. A ship's clock that was inaccurate by mere minutes would find themselves hundreds of miles off course.

[@jrod8574]

How could you not love this content? Lmao! 👍😎👍

[@juanitagarces656]

Thank you, Tom. 😁✌️🇺🇸

[@tatianakasner112]

You are best Tom

[@therealhannahlee]

The thumbnail is fantastic. 🤣 Great tour as always!

[@nanwilder2853]

Congratulations on upping your whole Presentation game, compared to a few months ago! You came across as confident without being cocky, and your delivery was consistently paced, instead of manic... I appreciated your stopping, to face the camera/audience while speaking-rather than talking over your shoulder while speed-walking. Since you let us have some breathing room, I was able to process your stories, for a change. (And fully expect to remember Father Duffy Square). Oh, and thank you as well, for not eating while perched upon a pile of garbage bags on the street. Way to Class it up, Tom!

[@indigoroots]

I remember all the porn shops, porn theaters, pimps, prostitutes, and drug dealers in the 1970's. Those were the good old days. Forget about Disney.

[@MaShcode]

There were also a lot of small indie and art house theaters among the XXX and peep shows. Many film makers perfected their craft in the crossroads.

[@Valencenliberty]

Lol they would be plus Studio 54

[@julianrodriguez661]

23:09😂 lol sometimes the b-rolls are the best parts of the video

[@asadazmat6957]

Love ❤ you Tom

[@ActionKid]

The whole time I was taking pictures and video in Father Duffy Square? Madness! I should start making farting cat videos now.

[@FrenchRiviera4K]

😄

[@christthelord91]

Cool. Action kid. Nice showing support to a fellow KZbinr!

[@IntendJOY]

Yeah. But you only walk. Cat farting is too much work for you.

[@KelvinR79]

1:30 mins into the video….and LIKE!!! Great vid!! New subscriber too! 👍🏼

[@AmbroseChamberpot]

thanks for sharing this hidden gem

[@lindascan99]

Thanks Tom!

[@alk61695]

The Paramount building also hosted the old Paramount Theatre. Hard Rock now has a replica marquee. Also don't give away the secret of the best bathroom in Times Square, aka, the Marriott.

[@PureNapture]

You thumbs downing Starbucks took me out 😂

[@w.robertjohnson558]

Baada Boom! Baada Bam! Baada Bang! You, Sir, are not only a real hoot, but a Didactic Hoot, to boot! Once lived in Manhattan. However, once I managed to escape with my life back in Spring '98, my romance with New York City had waned exponentially over the years. But, mah brotha, your intoxicating 'teaching trips' have a fired a reawakening-fondness for dear ol' Gotham. Yup! Your incredible humor, passion and electricity serve you well! Rock On!

[@TTony-tu6dm]

When the Hard Rock NYC first opened it was up on 57th Street and it was THE place to see and be seen - it had the whole nine yards - celebrities (I saw the absolutely gorgeous Mariel Hemingway there) velvet ropes, lines, guest lists, surly bouncers, the whole nine yards. Difficult to believe now a Hard Rock would be that way. PS A Hard Rock Hotel recently opened just off Times Square.

[@ba611]

Great Channel Tom! I love it!!

[@jenns8696]

👍🏼You didn’t get cussed today 👍🏼 I was in NY the weekend of June 19th. We stayed in Times Square. I had a run in with the cd guys and a monk lady. Going back in November. Will stay in Chelsea then. Hoping that area will be a little calmer 🤞🏼

[@irenelacour3486]

I really enjoyed this tour because I will never get a chance to go t go to New York. Love the way you explain all of the old and new

[@1wigglywotsit]

Where is Phil?

[@bobodobalina]

I love the magnificent and mighty USA Everything is so intriguing

[@andrewkidd2707]

Great vid as always from Tom

[@enjoylife6969]

Great content!!!!

[@momslasaumure8959]

Love your videos Tom, i learn a lot about the city i love the most. Always a great moment, greetings from France.

[@geargeekpdx3566]

Tom, great stuff man. I am researching a documentary centered in Times Square. If i get any actual production cash I"ll come find you!

[@mlryap6345]

New vid from TomD! My week's complete.

[@beergod40oz12]

Can't wait until you hit 50k. Great, informative information. Keep it up 👍

[@jazrealpretty9383]

I remember when he said he was going to do all of the squares! Love it ❤️ I really loved the red hook video also!

[@leiac98]

I love your vids and love NYC...

[@stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728]

Excellent again Tom. I knew most of what you talked about but you enlightened me with some pretty good obscure stories too. Also, great advice telling people never to accept anything being handed out around there. Also also, those fake ass monks were sure out in force that day! Ha ha

[@marrettus9927]

I love your videos! Im from Sweden , Sundsvall up north. I really love NY been there once 2017. I would love to come back once i can afford it and truly travel the manhattan. Especially after watching your videos. Keep it up my favourites! 🇸🇪🇺🇲

[@MrRp25]

I took a Theatre District tour a few years ago Interesting

[@maxstewart635]

Practicall informative useful 👌 👍👏💯📡🤔

[@girlinthecurl93]

America Hello from Southern California learning stuff thanks for the fun oxox

[@ignaciojauregui2057]

5:47 "thrown in a river in Texas" and the kid the in background leaves!

[@steini6771]

Best Tour Guide EVER!

[@MrRezRising]

I stop playing xbox, turn on YT, and see this. And the first building is The Knickerbocker Hotel, which had a Nathan's Hot Dogs in it for many years. In 1985, it had Tron and Ms Pac Man video games, where I began my little hobby. Full circle, 36 years apart. No mention of Oscar Hammerstein? Some names I remember well: Playland, Howard Johnsons, Tad's Steakhouse, and Show World Center (last one is gross and on 8th ave, but it's in GTA 4 kinda) Btw, Ghosts of 42nd Street is a great history book.

[@thecrimedog8424]

Anything cool to visit in NYC on Halloween this year. Thank you. Love your videos!

[@DansPiratelife]

So fking AWESOME!!!

[@88detour]

No wonder the Viacom building is so tough to spot....It's a concrete brutalist building surrounded by better looking art deco and modernist structures.

[@antonnovo695]

"Fake Monk Alert" lmao

[@MissPerriwinkle]

ugh, was so fun pre Disney...

[@MissPerriwinkle]

twas so fun for people watchin, , strippers and ho's and artists...

[@calebgaming8459]

At 13:10 you can see were toys r us times square was

[@ghytgb]

21:15 because a stink monster is sleeping inside the car. 18:05 is kinda where the famous photo of James Dean was taken.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

Great vid Tom

[@bassethoundproductions3897]

Interesting and educational; I learned I didn't want to visit Times Square. Thank you Professor Delgado.

[@dwight681]

Loving this stuff... keep it goin'

[@gerson112970]

Didn’t see you there….LOL 😂😂😂😂

[@LuciePohl1]

The only things I watch on KZbin are farting cats and Tom!!!

[@mredible475]

Dude, I don’t know how you escaped from Florida custody Ted. But the cops are going to catch you. Pretty bold working out in the open in NY. ❤️ your tours and knowledge

[@raineyj560]

I think you & I are the only ones that think he looks exactly like Ted Bundy.

[@tomdnyc1]

I get this all the time, ha!

[@mredible475]

@@tomdnyc1 how can I mail you a gift?

[@angelaleon63]

Wow I totally didn't go all the way in to Times Square actually. Must go back lol

[@Valencenliberty]

2 ppl who remind me of NYC Suzanne Vega and Lou Reed

[@harrymeanwell1462]

Ironically the sub machine gun and the hot sauce were both legal back then

[@amandeepv]

Should be on TV he’s good.

[@RyanMatthewsSounds]

Ball dropping for peace and harmony. 😂

[@gavinfryer347]

it was so busy when i was there a week ago how did you get a free moment lol

[@niceandflyy]

At night it gets very packed , you should do times square at night especially when all the billboards light up

[@1474JOHN]

Billboards are lighting up 24/7 nonstop

[@curtflirt2]

YO, you are a funny dude, Damn, I didn't know the full details about that Kissing photo. Smh

[@patriciadcnp]

Where can I get tickets to Fast and Furious: The Musical?

[@StoneyHoliday]

Tom please do Columbus Circle next. And then 66th street and then 72nd. Keep the broadway crossing gimmick going.

[@joannaford7137]

Could you make one of your great videos on the police precincts and crime, points of interest,,, thanks Tom regards from UK

[@johncruz7895]

Watch Midnight Cowboy for a pre-Disney feel of 42nd street. It's kind of boring now with tourists and buildings as attractions very much lacking interesting characters. I find Tom's switch from a lawyer to a professional vlogger a more interesting story. Tell us about it Tom.

[@clowchan]

Sad to say they lock the Marriott bathrooms now :( I use the M&M world's one lol

[@truebluereef419]

Sick video.💦

[@traviswyatt7922]

Im not yella. Your brilliant

[@iainsanders4775]

BEFORE you SEE the video - LIKE the video? Take it all on trust you mean...

[@kshinokevin]

this TomDNYC guy is like Bangkok Pat for Thailand: the English ex-pat Thailand historian. New York Knicks = a NBC pro basketball team. I wonder if he had talked about 42nd Street in the Golden Age of Adult Cinema/Porno movie theaters, 25 cents peep shows, swingers' companies like Plato's Retreat. different from Studio 54 (disco), 🎉CBGB's (punk, hardcore), club kids (Limelight, Palladium): the 2003 film "Party Monster" with Macaulay Culkin as Michael Alig;; Stonewall Inn bar (the Stonewall riots against gay people, in Greenwich Village ?)

[@sujrana2241]

KEEP IT UP FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY LOVE KINDNESS PROSPERITY

[@solanum7359]

i can´t come.. you must open the boarder

[@WaluigiLebron]

I don't think that Tom has that power

[@johnn.cooperiii6088]

" Fast & Furious, The Musical ..."

[@MilesBellas]

2:35 Caruso ......Fitzcarraldo by Werner Herzog has a protagonist who wants to bring Caruso to the South American jungles...... . Amazing film. . Kinski = amazing actor but a dysfunctional individual off set

[@cinema104]

It is pronounced Co "Han" as in hand. He was Irish, Cohen is Jewish.

[@gregoryball9504]

Why don’t go into an empty subway car?

[@maryham6533]

I used to go to Times Sq all the time when I was younger for Playland arcade. I remember when everything was transitioning from whorey stank prostitution land to the safer more cops on the streets thanks to Giuliani Disney land.

[@danielbaca2491]

Hey Tomahawk ! What is a Broadway theater ???